Limit Breaking Genius Mage Chapter 200

Episode 200 Rescue (2)

Leonil's laboratory.

In that deepest place, a dozen or so wizards were gathered.

Except for the three who officially serve as the kingdom's court magicians, they are all secretly drafted from various places.

What they have in common is a curiosity bordering on madness and obsession, where they can easily discard ethics and morals for the sake of magical research. And on top of that, they also have a dark greed.

“Jackins, are you done with everything I asked you to do?”

“Of course, Brick.”

The messenger, Jenkins McDowell.

In addition to research, he is also responsible for conveying and managing the court wizard's orders to other researchers.

Jenkins blinked his bloodshot eyes.

“The artifact ‘Magic Incinerator’ was personally retrieved by His Excellency Leonil a few days ago. All other magical items inside the laboratory were dismantled and disposed of. All that remains is the magic collector.”

“What about waste?”

Waste.

Refers to elves and wizards with unique traits who were sacrificed in experiments.

“It was originally supposed to be moved to the First Prince’s Castle, but when I heard that it was no longer necessary, I immediately incinerated it. The ashes were scattered in the sea without a trace, completely erasing any traces. Of course, all the data related to the experiment was also included.”

“I checked and it turns out that’s true.”

Brick, the 4th rank court wizard, nodded.

“Your help has certainly been valuable. Not only me and the other court wizards, but His Excellency Leonil himself has acknowledged your efforts.”

"ah……!"

The wizards were moved by the compliment and cried out.

Everyone bowed, suppressing the urge to burst out laughing. Jenkins asked cautiously, revealing his yellow teeth.

“Well, then what you promised…….”

The wizards were in charge of assisting Leonil.

By extending the lifespan of test subjects and developing and managing various magical items, he was able to achieve results that further accelerated the pace of experimental progress.

Locked in a laboratory, unable to see the outside for years.

It was likely that he would have mental problems, and he did. But the only reason he could endure it was because of his wealth and fame.

They were promised huge sums of money to participate in the experiment.

Among them, those who wish to do so can even become members of the court magician group. This means that they can literally change their status.

If you just hold on a little longer, you can live a comfortable life for the rest of your life.

If you just endure a little longer, you can make a living doing the research you want.

A golden opportunity to seize power, money, and strength!

As a wizard, it was an offer I simply could not refuse.

“Hmm, it was a promise. Yes, that was it. Then I ask, is there anyone among you who would like to join the Court Magic Order?”

“I really want to go in!”

“It’s the same!”

“Mr. Brick! Me too!”

The wizards raised their hands and shouted.

The number is in the dozens.

All the wizards who participated in the study.

Money and power were important, but the research environment that could be enjoyed as a court magician was so attractive.

“Oh, I didn’t expect everyone to wish for it. After all, it’s a much more desirable life to be a court magician and a pillar supporting the kingdom than to live as a mere magician. Don’t you think so?”

“Yes, of course!”

“Yeah, yeah.”

Brick smiled.

He had a kind expression, as if he was in a good mood.

'… … ?'

But something is strange.

It wasn't the kind of atmosphere I'd feel at all, but the back of my neck felt chilled. The only one who felt that way was Jenkins, who was standing at the very front.

Then Brick said,

“Before we keep our promise, let me ask you one thing. Do you know the difference between our court wizards and yours?”

difference?

“Yes, the difference. We both walked the path of magic, but why did we become the pillars that support the kingdom, and you became the trash that crawls on the floor? Why are our positions so different? Is there anyone here who can answer?”

“…….”

The wizards who were despised in front of him trembled.

The excitement of the moment had long since faded. As silence descended, Brick's gaze turned to Jenkins.

“Jackins, how about you?”

"I am……."

Jenkins was speechless.

“Oh. There’s no one who can answer. Then let me speak for you. What’s the difference between you and us? It’s this head.”

Wrinkled fingers tapped his forehead.

“We live proactively for the Estyrian royal family and His Majesty Leonil. It is a deep and profound mission. On the other hand, what about you? You live a passive life, always being dragged around by your superiors, preoccupied with the prey right in front of you. You cannot see the distant future and do not even realize the situation you are in. To give you an example for your understanding….”

Brick chuckled.

“Just like now.”

“Kkaaaaaaah!”

A scream was heard from behind.

When we all turned our heads, we saw a researcher covered in ice.

A body shattered by the <shock wave> caused by the court wizard.

The wizards who saw him could not hide their bewilderment, and Jekins immediately generated magical powers and distanced himself from Brick.

“……Did you plan on killing us from the beginning?”

“Then what are we going to do?”

“Why on earth… why on earth? We’ve proven ourselves more than enough!”

Jenkins and the Wizards.

Regardless of his rank, his magical knowledge and research ability were outstanding. It was too good to be thrown away.

Brick admitted it readily.

“You’re right. That’s an undeniable fact. No matter how insignificant our lives may be, if we take the lead ourselves, it’s not strange that we have the skills to be hired as researchers.”

“But why…….”

“Dispose of all ‘objects’ related to the laboratory, by order of His Excellency Leonil.”

“You bastard……!”

Brick raised his left arm.

A beam of fire emitted from the tip of his finger pierced Jekins' abdomen.

Casting speed that is difficult to react to.

A cold voice brushed past Jenkins' ears as his legs collapsed.

“Kill him.”

Kwakwakwakwang!

Immediately magic came flying from both sides.

Among the court magicians gathered here, including Brick, there are no magicians.

However, he was at least 5th tier or higher, and Brick, who was 4th tier, was a wizard of the upper 5th tier. The wizards who were mainly distributed between 2nd and 4th tiers had no chance of dealing with him.

After a while the magic stopped.

A gruesome sight where even the shape of the body could not be found.

The wizards who had not even been able to put up a proper resistance disappeared, leaving behind only blood, flesh, and bones. Jekins, who had lost the lower half of his body to the aftereffects of magic, raised his head with difficulty.

“You, you guys won’t end up being much different from us……! No matter how you try to dress it up, you guys are just mere servants!”

“Is this a curse and I’m not even a warlock? How ridiculous.”

Brick laughed and waved his hand.

A fierce flame engulfed Jenkins and his body.

With this, the researchers erased everything.

Now all that's left are the magic concentrator and Linus.

“I will prepare to welcome His Majesty Leonil. So you two are to take charge of destroying the mana collector and disposing of Linus.”

* * *

A steep cliff perched on the coast.

The group of Berdens standing at the edge looked down. The powerful waves were repeatedly hitting the sharp rocks.

“Are you saying this is where the laboratory is?”

“The sea is impervious to the power of the forest spirits. This is all the clues I can find.”

Karans answered Edmon's question with an affirmative.

Verden looked out at the sea, lost in thought.

If the lab is hidden under the sea, it becomes very difficult. It would take days to search the entire area.

'And it's also unlikely.'

Because every time I enter the lab, I have to dip my body in sea water.

If teleportation were used all the time, that awkwardness could be prevented, but if it were, wizards wouldn't have passed through here in the first place.

That is, Leonie's space travel has its drawbacks.

There may be restrictions on the number of moves, or the actuation itself may be a huge burden.

then.

'Is this cliff a good place?'

I can't feel any magic or sensation.

Magical concealment, possibly an illusion.

There may be hidden dangerous traps, but you'll have to rely on your own improvisation.

Verden, who had made a decision, flew up.

“I will go and check.”

“Well, I’ll go too.”

Verden went down to the middle of the cliff.

I felt the actual object by touching it with my own hands. One of the tasks I had done in the past to destroy Gluttony's plan.

Time passed like that.

Just as he was starting to feel a little tired, he heard a voice from Edmon's direction. He turned his head and saw his right hand digging into the cliff.

“Heh heh… I think I found it.”

* * *

The two court magicians moved.

We walked down a hallway, each heading to the left or right.

Court wizard, Herian, heads to the prison cell.

As the musty smell gradually came closer, he frowned. Finally, he opened the lock at the end of the hallway and went inside.

Linus, who was chained, raised his head.

“It was quite noisy. Is the experiment over now?”

“Yes.”

“Then… now it’s your turn to kill me.”

“You’re quicker on the uptake than those wizards.”

Frost formed on Herian's fingertips.

Linus' expression distorted at the coldness brushing his skin.

“Freeze me to death. After all that cooperation, is this the best you can do?”

“I will make sure that you don’t feel any special pain.”

“Fuck, I don’t need that kind of special treatment… Well, if you came to kill me, does that mean you went to dispose of the magic collector? Oh man, I shouldn’t have messed with that.”

A meaningful voice.

Herian tilted his head.

“What doesn’t work?”

"therefore……."

Linus explained the structure of the magic concentrator.

He was the designer of the lighthouse. He discussed various magical mechanisms, but there were many things in such specialized areas that even Herian could not understand them.

He, who had not heard of it, flashed his magical power.

“Stop talking nonsense and get to the point.”

“Okay, tell me again! When you separate the magic stone and the collector, a massive chain explosion could occur!”

“An explosion? I’ve never heard of anything like that.”

“No, that’s…….”

At that moment, the atmosphere throughout the laboratory changed.

Linus twisted his mouth, certain that this was the sign he had been waiting for.

“I hid it so you guys could see X.”

"what?"

────Kwaaaaaaaah!

An explosion was heard in the distance.

It didn't stop at just one time, but continued. And it was so strong that the entire laboratory shook. Herian groaned as he staggered and leaned against the wall.

“Huh, what is this all of a sudden! Master, what on earth are you…… doing……?”

Herian blinked.

Linus, who had been there just a moment ago, had disappeared without a trace. The restraints that had lost their owner were lying on the floor.

<Ice Zone>

He froze the iron bars and broke them with a blow from his staff.

Herian went straight inside and moved his eyes around.

As I telekinetically kicked away the sleeping bag that came into view, a passageway large enough for one person to pass through appeared.

“Wh, when on earth…….”

When did they create this passage?

Even at the entrance to the passage, there was a magical item installed that interfered with magical power detection. Unable to hide his bewilderment, Herian bit his molars.

I can't believe I made this mistake.

It was the first humiliation a wizard had ever felt in his life.

'I must find it.'

If he runs away, it's over.

There was no way he could forgive himself for making such a huge mistake. Herian summoned up his magical powers and hurriedly went outside.

That moment.

Kwaaaaaaaah!

An explosion from the magic collector engulfed the prison cell.

* * *

We passed the entrance to the cliff.

As we passed through the passageway that was slanted downwards, the laboratory that we had seen in Karans' memories appeared.

“Huh, this wasn’t built in a natural cave, it was all handcrafted. Whoever did it must have had a hard time.”

Tsk. Edmon clicked his tongue.

Then the two people and one elf remembered their purpose.

The top priority is to rescue Linus.

Because there is a very high possibility that he was directly involved in Leonil's experiments. If we secure him, we will be able to find out the inside story.

And the next priority is to rescue the survivors.

Because there might have been survivors with unique traits who hadn't yet been used as test subjects. And not only that, but even elves…

“Brother… there are no elves left alive here.”

“Are you sure?”

“I feel it now.”

Karans regained his original powers when he made a contract with the forest spirit.

Among them was the ability to sense the spirits of one's own kind. But nothing was detected in this dark and gloomy laboratory.

It was just cold.

“So, please prioritize other goals.”

“……Okay.”

Verden nodded heavily.

As I was walking down the hallway of the laboratory, the path forked into two paths.

It would be a mistake to divide the people here now.

They had to decide where to go. Edmon, who was sweeping his beard, pointed to the left.

“Let’s go from this side.”

“Is there any other reason?”

“No, I just have a feeling that something might happen.”

There are no clues anyway.

There really wasn't any solution other than relying on feelings.

Edmon took the lead, followed by Verden and Karans, and Blue and the forest spirit took the rear.

"huh?"

────Kwaaaaaaaah!

A huge explosion sound.

A light flashed in front of me, and a strong magical force and flames poured out like a tidal wave.